Tyra Bertrand graduated Spring 2021 with a major in Cognitive Science, minor in African American Studies, and a New Media Certificate. Tyra plans to work as a User Experience Designer for a tech company or creative agency. Keep reading for Tyra’s advice for current and prospective AFAM students. What was your favorite AFAM course and why? My favorite AFAM course was 21st Century Black Writers with Professor Pavlic. I enjoyed it because it reintroduced me to my love for reading. The class also incorporated analysis on TV writing and songwriting, which I also found very enjoyable. Why should students consider a major or minor in African American Studies? Students should consider majoring or minoring in AFAM because there are multiple avenues to explore the African American experience and it should constantly be celebrated and acknowledged.
